The Central Depository Systems (Pvt) Limited (CDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Seylan Bank PLC to enhance the facilitation of Inward Investment Accounts (IIAs) for non-resident Sri Lankans and Foreign Individuals (FIs) who wish to open CDS accounts through the CSE Mobile App.
The collaboration between Seylan Bank PLC and CDS, which serves as the depository and custodian for securities traded on the CSE, is the latest initiative of ongoing efforts to strengthen market infrastructure and improve investor accessibility. This partnership enables non-resident Sri Lankans foreign investors to request IIAs when opening CDS accounts via the CSE mobile application with essential applicant information exchanged between the CDS and Seylan Bank PLC to ensure efficient and compliant account setup.
This milestone is the latest amongst several CDS initiatives to streamline investment and engagement in the Sri Lankan Capital Market, as Seylan Bank PLC joins several major financial service providers in providing the streamlined IIA application process.
Photo Caption:(L – R) Mr. Anuraj Wickramasinghe – Lead – Depository Digital Services, CSE; Mr. Nishantha Peiris, Manager – Retail Remittances, Seylan Bank PLC; Mr. Nalin Nissangaratchie, Senior Manager – International Financial Services, Seylan Bank PLC; Mr. Dilan Wijegoonawardena, Assistant General Manager – International, Seylan Bank PLC; Mr. Harsha Wanigatunga, Chief Information Officer, Seylan Bank PLC; Mr. Eugene Seneviratne, Deputy General Manager – Retail Banking, Seylan Bank PLC; Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike – CEO, CSE; Mr. Chandrakanth Jayasinghe – Chief Market Operations Officer, CSE; Mr. Nadeera Athukorale – Head of CDS, CSE; Ms. Vindhya Colombage – Manager – Depository Services, CDS R&D Strategy and Projects, CSE; Ms. Shivandini Liyanage – Senior Vice President – Legal, Enforcement and Compliance, CSE; Ms. Ruchira Jayasinghe – Senior Assistant Manager – Demat Compliance and Risk, CSE; Ms. Uthpala Dissanayake – Legal Officer – Legal, Enforcement & Compliance, CSE; Ms. Piyathi Algama – Analyst Depository Operations, CSE.
